Probably Kenya’s number one tourist destination it holds spectacular scenery as well as vast amounts of bird and wildlife. The Reserve is famous for it’s huge herds of Wildebeest and Zebra which migrate through Maasai Mara from the Serengeti around June-October each year. However aside from abundant birdlife the Maasai Mara is a Big 5 National Reserve meaning it has Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephant and Black Rhino which permanently reside here. It also has Cheetahs, Serval Cats,Hyenas, many species of Antelope and resident herds of Zebra and Wildebeest which don’t migrate to Tanzania and therefore can be seen year round. As well as the plains wildlife there is also some stunning scenery and rivers including the Mara, Talek and Sand River which are home to Hippos and Crocodiles.
Samburu County
DAY 1: NAIROBI – MAASAI MARA
Arrive JKIA, you will be met by our representative and briefed on the safari. Depart Nairobi for a journey south along the floor of the great rift valley then past Narok climb the western wall entering Hemingway's country ''Serengeti plans''. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon enjoy a game drive in this famous reserve. Dinner and overnight at the camp/lodge.
DAY 2: MAASAI MARA
Early morning game drive before breakfast. The Mara is the land of African legend: Lion are abundant throughout the park, as are the elephants, giraffes, and a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, less commonly, rhino. The annual wildebeest migration, one of nature’s few remaining wildlife spectacles, occurs in the Mara from July to September where the big animals and their predators are to be present in abundance during the time frame of this trip. Several species of Bee-Eater, the flying rainbow that heads the list of the Mara’s birds, occur in the reserve. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara is also home to many members of the colorful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park – Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. Depart for Nairobi. A stopover is provided at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts. On arrival in Nairobi drop off at the airport.
DAY 3: MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI
Early morning game drive, return to the camp/lodge for breakfast. Depart for Nairobi. A stopover is provided at Narok Town to browse in the bustling, vibrant Masai markets to buy curios and handicrafts. On arrival in Nairobi drop off at the airport.
END OF SAFARI